How to Make Yeast Raised Christmas Waffles - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holidays approach, it's time to start thinking about all the delicious meals and treats that come with the season. And what better way to start off a festive day than with a batch of Yeast Raised Christmas Waffles? These waffles are light, fluffy, and full of warm, comforting flavors that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

Yeast raised waffles are a bit different than your typical waffle recipe. By using yeast as a leavening agent, these waffles have a slightly tangy fl...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 4 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 belgian-style waffles

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Beat the egg yolks into the yeast mixture, and mix into the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted butter.
  • In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold into the waffle batter. Let stand in a warm place about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat a Belgian-style waffle iron, and coat with cooking spray. Place 3/4 to 1 cup of batter onto the hot iron; close the lid. Cook until the steaming subsides and the waffle is golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    638 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 276mg
    • Sodium: 425mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 383mg